Lindsay AustraliaASX:LAU +1.74%84 Gross Margin % is 76.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 74.75. GuruFocus rates ASX:LAU with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Lindsay Australia ranks better than 95.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lindsay Australia's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LAU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.5 Med: 74.75 Max: 80.19
Current: 74.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lindsay Australia was 80.19%. The lowest was 65.50%. And the median was 74.75%.
ASX:LAU's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.39% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs ASX:LAU: 74.38
Lindsay Australia had a gross margin of 76.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lindsay Australia was 0.10% per year.
Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Lindsay Australia had a gross margin of 76.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Lindsay Australia Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lindsay Australia Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lindsay Australia's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:LAU vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Lindsay Australia's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lindsay Australia Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Lindsay Australia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lindsay Australia's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU) has a Gross Margin % of 76.03% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lindsay Australia and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.75. Over the past decade, Lindsay Australia's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.50 to 80.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindsay Australia ranks #45 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Lindsay Australia's Gross Margin % too high?
Lindsay Australia's current Gross Margin % of 76.03% is near median its 10-year median of 74.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.50 to a high of 80.19. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Lindsay Australia's value of 76.03% is 272.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindsay Australia ranks #45 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lindsay Australia has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindsay Australia's Gross Margin % compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Lindsay Australia ranks #45 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lindsay Australia in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Lindsay Australia's value of 76.03% is 272.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lindsay Australia's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.50 to 80.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.75 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Lindsay Australia has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lindsay Australia's current Gross Margin % of 76.03% is 272.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lindsay Australia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindsay Australia's current Gross Margin % is 76.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindsay Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.05, compared to a current price of A$0.59 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.75 and 272.3% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Lindsay Australia's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU), the current Gross Margin % is 76.03% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindsay Australia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.59 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.05.
GuruFocus considers Lindsay Australia to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LAU:
Gross Margin %: 76.03% (near median its 10-year median of 74.75)
GF Value™: A$1.05 vs. price of A$0.59 (44.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 272.3% above the Transportation median (#45 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LAU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lindsay Australia Ltd is an Australian integrated transport, logistics, and rural supply company. It is engaged in the transportation of refrigerated and general freight, logistic services associated with the import and export of horticultural goods, and merchandising of rural supplies. The group's reporting segments are Transport, Rural, and Hunter. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Transport segment, which is involved in the cartage of general and refrigerated products and ancillary sales, warehouse, and distribution. The Rural segment includes the sale and distribution of agricultural supply products, and the Hunter segment represents the sale and distribution of agricultural, home, timber, and hardware products.
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